usdlaw
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Post by usdlaw on Mar 23, 2014 18:53:30 GMT -6
I wonder if he will keep any current staff? Guessing Williams for sure, not like Amy is going anywhere...except getting a well deserved raise next year
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Post by Yotes on Mar 23, 2014 19:06:58 GMT -6
I would have thought Joey would be one to retain, if Craig wanted him, but am not sure he would accept his old job back.
My god I'm so excited that Craig Smith is our next head coach! Go Yotes!
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Mar 23, 2014 19:07:39 GMT -6
Twitter blowing up over this. Great public response!
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Post by yotefan90 on Mar 23, 2014 19:08:50 GMT -6
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Post by canislatrans on Mar 23, 2014 19:24:34 GMT -6
Looks like a great hire, welcome to Coyote nation Coach Smith!
The ADs, Herbster and Sayler have really set us up with quality coaches at the big 3, FB, MBB, WBB.
Fight, South Dakota!!
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obc
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Post by obc on Mar 23, 2014 20:25:23 GMT -6
Great to hear the positive response so far. Sounds like an impressive man.
For those that are familiar with Coach Smith's body of work - what can we expect? What is his coaching style? Up-tempo or slow it down. Defensive /tough minded? Offense/defense sets etc?
Is he an energetic guy or more reserved?
Beyond that - what are all of your expectations to make this a home run hire?
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Mar 23, 2014 20:28:31 GMT -6
Nebraska played tight man defense and ran a motion offense. Much will depend on the players. They didn't have much inside presence this year, but that was a player issue, not coaching. Defense was definitely their strong suit.
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Post by Yotes on Mar 23, 2014 20:58:06 GMT -6
Great to hear the positive response so far. Sounds like an impressive man. For those that are familiar with Coach Smith's body of work - what can we expect? What is his coaching style? Up-tempo or slow it down. Defensive /tough minded? Offense/defense sets etc? Is he an energetic guy or more reserved? Beyond that - what are all of your expectations to make this a home run hire? What makes me most excited about Craig Smith is his integral role in helping Tim Miles turn around hapless programs. NDSU, Colorado State, Nebraska, plus doing it by himself as the Head Coach at Mayville State (Mayville went 1-25 the year before he arrived, and took them to the championship game his second year there while earning NAIA Head Coach of the Year title). Look at what they already did at Nebraska. Two years, already a tourney team that placed 4th in the Big Ten. Nebrasketball has been abysmal for a very long time, and suddenly they are contenders in the toughest basketball conference in the land. Smith is the one that found and got their star, Terran Petteway. If Tim Miles has great things to say about Craig Smith, I am absolutely willing to take his word for it. I believe that Craig Smith will have us in the Big Dance within the next 5 years, without a doubt.
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Post by teamsd on Mar 23, 2014 22:35:34 GMT -6
I'm interested to learn what his salary will be
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Post by Yotes on Mar 23, 2014 23:12:48 GMT -6
I'm interested to learn what his salary will be Well, he was making an even 200k at Nebraska. I imagine we finally opened the wallet up on this one. I'm not sure whether or not we matched that number, but it has to at least be in the ballpark.
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Post by teamsd on Mar 24, 2014 8:58:48 GMT -6
I'm interested to learn what his salary will be Well, he was making an even 200k at Nebraska. I imagine we finally opened the wallet up on this one. I'm not sure whether or not we matched that number, but it has to at least be in the ballpark. agreed!
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Post by crudeyote on Mar 24, 2014 9:12:37 GMT -6
So Happy! We will be able to see the PC online?
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Post by legend334 on Mar 24, 2014 9:27:43 GMT -6
Congrats Craig Smith....USD is getting a great coach and a great person!!!
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Post by Cousin Eddie on Mar 24, 2014 9:47:06 GMT -6
So Happy! We will be able to see the PC online? According to Dave Williams, the location of the PC prevents a live stream. They are planning on posting the video to the website later in day.
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Post by crudeyote on Mar 24, 2014 9:49:22 GMT -6
Thanks Cousin!
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